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1caught

\ˈkȯt\

Definition of CAUGHT

past and past participle of catch
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2caught

adjective

Definition of CAUGHT

:  pregnant —often used in the phrase get caught

First Known Use of CAUGHT

1858

Related to CAUGHT

Synonyms
big, pregnant, enceinte, expectant, expecting, gone, gravid, heavy, quick [archaic]
Antonyms
nonpregnant

Rhymes with CAUGHT

aught, bought, dot, fraught, ghat, lotte, naught, ought, taut, thought, wrought
CAUGHT Defined for Kids

caught

Definition of CAUGHT for Kids

past and past participle of catch

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. caught
  2. catch
  3. catch on
  4. catch out
  5. catch up
  6. fair catch
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